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SJSO Joins Residents of Twin Oaks for Mardi Gras Ball
Sheriff Mike Tregre and several officers with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office had the privilege of participating in the 2020 royal Mardi Gras Ball at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in LaPlace February 20, 2020.Julian Leesman and Virgie Watkins reigned as 2020 King and...
Olonzo Narcisse Arrested for Illegal Gun and Traffic Violations
Olonzo “Monk” Narcisse, 33, of LaPlace, a convicted felon, was arrested February 14, 2020 by La. State Police after a traffic stop.About 2 p.m. on February 14, 2020, troopers observed a Nissan Altima traveling northbound at a high rate of speed (62 mph in a 45 mph...
New Communications Tower Enhances Radio Coverage
To improve public safety in St. John the Baptist Parish, Sheriff Mike Tregre is proud to announce the completion of a radio communications tower, greatly enhancing 911 communications radio coverage in the community.On February 19, 2020, a ribbon cutting of the new...
Independence Man Arrested After Dragging Officer With Vehicle
Joseph Ray Hollingsworth, 44, of Independence faces several charges after dragging a police officer with his vehicle in connection to a shoplifting incident at Walmart in LaPlace.On February 15, 2020, officers working security detail were notified of a man, later...
Officers Speak to Children about Parade Safety
As part of their study of the letter S, students at St. Timothy’s Preschool in LaPlace recently welcomed Sheriff Mike Tregre to their class.Sheriff Tregre, along with Officers Michael Harris, Michael Whitcomb and Darlene Cooper, also talked to the children about...
Titus Alerts Officer to Illegal Drugs
Omar Lopez, 25, and Roxana Morales, 28, both of Houston, Texas were arrested February 10, 2020 after a traffic stop in which St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office K9, Titus, alerted officers to illegal narcotics inside a spare tire of their vehicle.On February 10, 2020,...
Opportunity Now Graduates Recognized
The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized 10 inmates who successfully completed the Opportunity Now Re-Entry Program at a graduation ceremony February 6, 2020 at the Leonard Robinet Multi-Purpose Room in LaPlace. Sheriff Mike Tregre applauded the graduates on...
Juveniles Arrested For Residential Burglary
Two 15-year-old male juveniles, both from LaPlace, were arrested in connection with a residential burglary. On Wednesday February 5, 2020, about 10 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Governors Circle in LaPlace in reference to a simple burglary of a...
DG Club Loves on their Loved One
Members of the St. John Sheriff’s Office Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club presented a Valentine’s celebration for special people in their lives during a dinner February 10, 2020 at Petra’s Restaurant in LaPlace. To show the love to these special people, the young men...
Happy Birthday to Finn
On February 6, 2020, the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office wished happy birthday to a very special officer. Finn, the SJSO’s first trauma K9, turned 1.Finn joined the ranks of the SJSO in May 2019 when he was commissioned a trauma K9 officer. Finn serves in a variety...